Latest on WEP/GPO Repeal
December 24, 2024Breaking News, NewsWe are closed for the Holidays The Mass Retirees office is closed between Christmas and New Years. We will reopen ...Read More - Latest on WEP/GPO Repeal
Congress Approves Full Social Security Benefits for Public Sector Retirees
December 22, 2024From the Media, NewsThe popular measure gives full benefits to millions of people who currently receive them at a reduced level. Critics warn ...Read More - Congress Approves Full Social Security Benefits for Public Sector Retirees
Senate passes WEP/GPO Repeal
December 21, 2024Breaking News, NewsJust moments ago, repeal of the Social Security Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) laws passed the ...Read More - Senate passes WEP/GPO Repeal
HISTORY IS MADE! US House Passes WEP/GPO Repeal 327-75
December 16, 2024NewsJust one week after Election Day, the stars aligned on Capitol Hill. By a vote of 327-75, the US ...Read More - HISTORY IS MADE! US House Passes WEP/GPO Repeal 327-75
Local Health Insurance Developments
December 16, 2024NewsCost Increases Causing Strain on Plans Local health insurance has been in a state of flux over the last 12 ...Read More - Local Health Insurance Developments
2nd Annual Municipal Health Insurance Summit
December 16, 2024NewsOn October 1, approximately 80 retired and active municipal members attended the 2nd Annual Municipal Health Insurance Summit at Blue ...Read More - 2nd Annual Municipal Health Insurance Summit
Mass Retirees Legislative Update
December 16, 2024News2025-2026 Legislative Session Beginning With Association Filing New Proposals The 2025-2026 legislative session will get underway on New ...Read More - Mass Retirees Legislative Update
Healthcare Affordability
December 16, 2024News, Breaking NewsChallenge Looming for 2025 There is a healthcare affordability crisis looming that will likely cause great harm to a growing ...Read More - Healthcare Affordability
GIC & BCBS Meetings
December 16, 2024NewsAssociation Participates During the third week of November, both the GIC and the BCBS Labor Advisory Committee held meetings. Mass ...Read More - GIC & BCBS Meetings
Valeri Serving on Special Cola Commission
December 16, 2024NewsExpected to Begin Work Mass Retirees President Frank Valeri will be serving on the Special COLA Commission as the Association ...Read More - Valeri Serving on Special Cola Commission
PAC Message to Donors – Thank You!
December 16, 2024NewsAnnually members are asked to donate voluntarily to the Association’s political action committee, the Retired Public Employees PAC. Each ...Read More - PAC Message to Donors – Thank You!
Medicare Premium Changes for 2025
December 16, 2024NewsStandard Part B Increasing By 5.9% As we accurately projected in our last (October) Voice, the 2025 standard premium ...Read More - Medicare Premium Changes for 2025
Annual Meeting Kicks Off
December 16, 2024NewsSeason of in-person Meetings With our Annual Meeting, Mass Retirees launched its 2024-2025 season of in-person meetings ...Read More - Annual Meeting Kicks Off
Major Change at Executive Director Teachers Board
December 16, 2024NewsWith the new year, there will be major changes in the leadership at the Mass Teachers Retirement System (MTRS). Its ...Read More - Major Change at Executive Director Teachers Board
James Vieira and James Fleming Elected to Executive Board at Annual Meeting
December 16, 2024NewsAssociation membership have elected two new Executive Board Officers. Medford Retirement Board member Jim Vieira and MWRA Board Chairman Jim ...Read More - James Vieira and James Fleming Elected to Executive Board at Annual Meeting
Ibis Health’s Partnership With MIIA Leads to Better Outcomes
December 16, 2024NewsJust Ask Paul! Since 2021, Mass Retirees has been reporting on the partnership between Senscio Systems and MIIA (Massachusetts Interlocal ...Read More - Ibis Health’s Partnership With MIIA Leads to Better Outcomes
Association Officials Attend Roundtable Annual Conference
December 16, 2024NewsIn addition to participating this fall in the Municipal Health Insurance Summit (see p.4) and the BCBS Fall Labor ...Read More - Association Officials Attend Roundtable Annual Conference
Retirement Boards Elections & Appointments
December 16, 2024NewsAdams – Newly appointed Town Accountant/Finance Director Ashley Satko will also serve as the new 5th member of the Adams ...Read More - Retirement Boards Elections & Appointments
Need Help With Problems Sleeping: What to Consider
December 16, 2024NewsPrescription Sleep Medications or Medical Cannabis? Many, untold thousands of Mass Retirees members are among the 50% of older adults ...Read More - Need Help With Problems Sleeping: What to Consider
State & Teachers’ 2025 Pension Payments
December 16, 2024Breaking News, NewsCalendar of Mailing & Direct Deposit Dates For our state and teacher members, we’re including a calendar of the ...Read More - State & Teachers’ 2025 Pension Payments